Lakeland, Polk County

HIBACHI EXPRESS

5351 N SOCRUM LOOP RD, Lakeland, FL 33809

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Feb 9, 2026
City
Lakeland
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 24357677

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over portion containers of sauce in glass door Pepsi unit at front counter. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 24357679

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stainless steel scrubber in hand sink on cook line, operator removed scrubber from sink. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24357678

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskin flip to unit on cook line.

Oct 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

08A-04-5

Detail 24117063

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler, operator moved raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24117062

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at sushi station. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24117060

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at sushi station. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 24117061

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on male employee at sushi station, employee put on cap. Corrected On-Site

May 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-38-4

Detail 23776520

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer. Time Extended

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-11-4

Detail 23724255

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed steel wool in hand sink on cook line. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23724254

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23724256

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23724257

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop in 86F standing water. Warning

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-11-4

Detail 23172483

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed steel wool in sink, employee removed steel wool. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23172481

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed debris on interior sides and shield operator cleaned interior of ice machine. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23172482

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of sauce in walk in cooler, operator removed sauce from floor. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 23172484

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between cooler and table, operator removed knife from between equipment. Corrected On-Site

Jan 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 22549728

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over salads in 2-door glass unit, operator moved shrimp below salads. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22549729

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubber in sink on cookline, employee removed scrubber. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 22549727

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Aug 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-04-5

Detail 22197149

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over cabbage in walk in cooler.

31A-11-4

Detail 22197151

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed onion in hand sink next to 3-compartment sink, employee discarded onion. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22197152

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut meats in walk in walk in cooler.

22-20-5

Detail 22197150

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield. Corrected On-Site

08B-36-4

Detail 22197148

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Observed fryer shortening next to hand sink. Employee removed shortening. Corrected On-Site

Apr 11, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

25-05-4

Detail 21927914

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of single service items stored on floor in storage area.